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central apnea [¦sen·trəl ′ap·nē·ə] (medicine) A pause in breathing lasting more than 10 seconds that is caused by a failure of commands from the brain. Also known as central sleep apnea. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| [3] Millman et al reported a resolution of central apnea in a male patient once a euthyroid state was achieved. Patients with central apnea may not snore and they tend to be more aware of their frequent awakenings than those with obstructive apnea. The two kinds of apnea are central apnea and obstructive apnea. |
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